Monk Shot Dead by Armed Insurgent Group in Kawkareik Township, Kayin State

Monk Shot Dead by Armed Insurgent Group in Kawkareik Township, Kayin State

     In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are innocent civilians who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
    Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 9 May 2025 at 12:30 PM, Venerable Bhaddanta Sujata (56 years old) with (35 years in monkhood), the presiding abbot of Hlaing Kwe Village Monastery in Kawkareik Township, Kayin State, was abducted by an armed insurgent group while at the monastery. The insurgents then took him near Win Ka Village, where they opened fire on him. As a result, the venerable monk passed away on the spot, it is reported. 
    Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible in the aforementioned case, it is reported.